Impeded: meaning, definitions and examples

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impeded

[ ɪmˈpiːdɪd ]

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in a sentence

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Synonyms

delay, hamper, hinder, inhibit, obstruct

Examples of usage

She was impeded at every turn as she tried to escape from the building.
The investigation was impeded by the lack of cooperation from key witnesses.

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in a sentence

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

Synonyms

block, hamper, hinder, interfere with, obstruct

Examples of usage

The heavy rain impeded their progress on the hike.
The construction work impeded access to the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "impeded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impedido

🇮🇳 बाधित

🇩🇪 behindert

🇮🇩 terhalang

🇺🇦 перешкоджений

🇵🇱 utrudniony

🇯🇵 妨げられた

🇫🇷 entravé

🇪🇸 impedido

🇹🇷 engellenmiş

🇰🇷 방해된

🇸🇦 معاق

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 prekážaný

🇨🇳 受阻的

🇸🇮 ovirano

🇮🇸 hindraður

🇰🇿 кедергі келтірілген

🇬🇪 შეფერხებული

🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş

🇲🇽 impedido

Word origin

The word 'impeded' originated from the Latin word 'impedire', which means 'to entangle' or 'to hinder'. The term has been used in the English language since the 16th century, evolving to its current meaning of obstructing or hindering progress.

See also: impedance, impediment, impeding, unimpeded.